Before traveling to other countries, it’s good to be aware of the different customs and basic etiquette at your destination. Some simple hand gestures that seem innocent to you, may be a huge insult to the locals.

Use this infographic as a guide of gestures you want to avoid while traveling abroad to guarantee your way back home with happy memories!

It might seem strange to you now, but insulting your foreign friends or hosts could be as easy as waving your hand or your thumb in the wrong direction!!

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